Living in Scotland can be an exciting adventure that many of us are blessed to have lived, and when you adapt to the Scottish way of life you may find you develop some habits you would never have expected.
Whether it be enjoying a wee cheeky pint, having a wee gander at the shops or looking for a wee bite to eat it - using Scottish words like ‘wee’ is just one of many habits the Scots exhibit that can rub off on you.
But isn't there more to it than that? Absolutely! We asked you, our Scotsman readers, what’s a ‘habit you can easily pick up living in Scotland’ and you answered passionately - here are twenty-one of your answers.
17. You opt in for 'chippy sauce' over ketchup
Chippy sauce is considered a delicacy, a mixture of brown sauce and vinegar that enhances the chippy dining experience. Photo: Submitted
18. Eating your kippers - weekly fish suppers
Sea food is a popular and cultural choice of dining here in Scotland and there are many people who enjoy weekly fish suppers. Photo: Paul Brighton via Canva Pro
19. Calling it 'Hogmanay' and not 'New Year's Eve'
Scotland is a multilingual country officially, speaking languages like English, Scots and Gaelic, so this is just another example of our vocabulary differing from average English-speaking countries. Photo: Todor Tsvetkov via Canva Pro
20. Knowing the words to 'Loch Lomond'
If you've ever been to a Scottish wedding then you'll have heard this song as it is often played towards the end of the event. Photo: DannyPhotography via Canva Pro